Palisa R. Kelley
About Palisa
Biography
Kelley Law Group is a boutique entertainment law firm that focuses on music and digital media. The firm provides legal counsel and strategic career and business advice to corporate and individual clients.
Prior to founding KLG, Palisa Kelley served as Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs at Sony/ATV Music Publishing, and Counsel at Sony Music Entertainment. She was also an associate at the entertainment law firm Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo. This experience has provided the basis for her expertise in areas including complex transaction negotiation, contract drafting, review, and analysis, content acquisition, recording agreements, producer agreements, distribution agreements, music publishing and administration, music licensing/clearances, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, profitability and cost analysis, dispute resolution/litigation supervision, employment/consultant agreements, management agreements, performance/tour agreements, and copyright law. Noteable transactions include deals for artists such as A$AP Rocky, Pitbull, Flo Rida, Cody Simpson, Colbie Caillat, the Jonas Brothers, Sarah Bareilles and Ricardo Arjona.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 29 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1996
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Location
Kelley Law Group, LLC
3 Columbus Circle., 15th Floor, New York, NY, 10019
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Palisa R. Kelley's Reviews
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Posted by Peyton | April 06, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements
Amazing! I'm Super Satisfied
She absolutely got the job done and it was a pleasure working with Palisa on my reality television project. I was in the dark, and had many, many questions but she answered them all and guided my team through every step of the way and helped me close a deal that will protect my interests going forwa...
Palisa R. Kelley's Lawyer Endorsements
"Palisa is everything you would want in an attorney, She is intelligent, diligent, and attentive to every detail. Moreover, her attitude and sense of humor make working with her a pleasure."
"Palisa Kelley is the go-to guru of entertainment law. I highly endorse this lawyer. She has two decades of experience, representing both talent and management. Ms. Kelley has worked at Sony and has managed all facets of the corporate side of this business. A shrew negotiator, she has closed deals for top talent in the industry. She knows the law, the players and the pitfalls and can successfully protect clients from all angles."
"Palisa has 19 years experience in the field. 19! That is rare. Many burn out or simply cannot survive. She has in-house corporate experience. She has represented artists. She's an expert: she's taught about and written on music publishing. She puts her clients first, which means YOU are her priority and your deals won't wither from neglect. This Avvo score doesn't do her justice. Give her a call and you'll see."
"Professional, respectful, honest, knowledgeable and affable, Palisa embodies all of the characteristics of an exceptional attorney and a remarkable person. With her extensive experience in entertainment law and in-depth understanding of the music industry, Palisa is a superb advocate who relates to and appreciates each client and clearly articulates on his or her behalf. It was invaluable to work for her and a pleasure to continue working with her."
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Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Founder & Principal, Kelley Law Group
2004 - 2012
Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, Sony/ATV Music Publishing
2000 - 2004
Counsel, Sony Music Entertainment
1997 - 2000
Associate, Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo
1995 - 1997
Associate, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
The Recording AcademyMember
2015 - Present
The National R&B Society of America, IncMember
2013 - Present
Luna Stage Inc.Board Member/Advisory Board Member
2008 - Present
Association of Independent Music PublishersMember
2008 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Copyright Society of the USAMember
Education
1995
J.D.
1988
A.B.
Speaking Engagements
2014
Digital Exploitation of Music
Publications
2015
Languages
English